Life in lockdown: impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on the lives of visually impaired school-age children and their families in India.

Vijaya K GothwalKrishnaPriya KodavatiAhalya Subramanian

Published in: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (2021)

This study provides an understanding of the adverse impact of lockdown on the lives of children with VI and their parents, especially related to education in India. The study identified critical factors that affect online learning and the participation of children with VI in these sessions. Policymakers and educators should implement effective measures for supporting online classes.

Keyphrases

young adults
sars cov
coronavirus disease
healthcare
social media
health information
emergency department
quality improvement
electronic health record